Late Manmohan Singh, honored for his pivotal role in India's economic transformation, is remembered for his 1991 budget that marked a key turning point for liberalization. G P Hinduja highlights Singh’s contributions in breaking protectionist policies and integrating India into the global trading and nuclear mainstream.
Prashant Kishore has supported the BPSC aspirants in their protest at Gandhi Maidan for a re-exam of the 70th BPSC prelims. He criticized the government for not allowing students to protest in public spaces. Students are demanding the cancellation of the December 13, 2024, exam. Police detained protesting students in Delhi as well.
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, head of All India Muslim Jamaat, issued a fatwa against New Year celebrations urging Muslims to focus on religious practices. Razvi discouraged young Muslims from partaking in New Year festivities, emphasizing alignment with their faith. He also opposed the sale of Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses', calling for the continuation of its ban.
John Wick: Chapter 5 has remained the topic of curiosity for the fans. Now action star behind the iconic John Wick franchise Keanu Reeves has revealed key details.
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's indefinite hunger strike reaches 34 days, with protests at Punjab-Haryana border urging for a legal MSP guarantee among other demands. Despite Supreme Court's concern, farmers continue their movement peacefully, citing the government's lack of responsiveness to their issues.
In 2024, India witnessed significant shifts in its political landscape with key state elections. Notable outcomes included BJP's victories in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, while facing setbacks in Sikkim and Maharashtra. Historic elections in Jammu and Kashmir concluded peacefully with high voter turnout.
The Taliban's supreme leader has issued an order banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook areas used by Afghan women and saying that existing ones should be blocked. In the event that such windows exist, owners would be encouraged to build a wall or obstruct the view "to avoid nuisances caused to neighbours", the decree states.
ISRO will launch two satellites on Monday night to demonstrate in-orbit docking and undocking, making India the fourth country to achieve this feat. The mission, called SpaDEx, aims to develop and demonstrate technologies crucial for India's future space initiatives. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will place the satellites in orbit. This mission includes 24 additional payloads for various experiments.
The implementation of Kavach 4.0 by Indian Railways across its key routes is a broader initiative to modernize its infrastructure and improve safety standards. By leveraging technology such as Kavach 4.0, the connectivity system will ensure smoother operations, minimizing human error and most importantly preventing accidents.
A viral video showed workers crushing Gajak with their feet in Bathinda. The factory was found to be unlicensed and unhygienic. Authorities seized 4.5 quintals of Gajak and sealed the premises. The owner faces legal action and could be fined. This incident highlights the need for stricter food safety regulations.
The highly anticipated prequel to Outlander, titled Outlander: Blood of My Blood, is scheduled to premiere on Starz in 2025.
India's renewable energy sector continues to grow, with 452.69 GW total electricity capacity, significant contributions from green sources, and strong public-private collaborations. Major goals include 500 GW non-fossil electricity by 2030, net-zero emissions by 2070, and advancements in green hydrogen, solar, and energy storage.
Nagpur Police uncovered a racket involving the conversion of withdrawn Rs 2,000 banknotes after arresting a peanut seller, Nandalal Maurya, and three others. The scheme, led by Anil Jain, used Maurya to hire people for exchanging the notes legally at RBI for a commission.
The December 29 Wordle challenge may come across as a tough ordeal for some, but some of us have been able to crack it. Here's how you will be able to pass through today's wordle for December 29 comfortably this week. Solving today's wordle may seem like an easy task if you follow the due hints.
The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple will reopen on Monday for the makaravilakku festival. The temple will be opened by Melshanthi S Arun Kumar Namboothiri with the head priest, Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru, present. Pilgrims can visit the temple for darshan. The temple was earlier closed on December 26 after the mandala puja, which marked the end of the first 41-day pilgrimage.
In 2024, Indian startups faced a reckoning. From edtech to fintech, several ventures fell by the wayside, citing reasons ranging from funding droughts to unsustainable business models.
US Stock Market's performance in the month of January will depend on several factors but none bigger than Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20.
Keanu Reeves expresses his desire to return for John Wick 5 but is unsure due to his knees. Despite this, he will appear in the spinoff Ballerina with Ana de Armas. He is also lending his voice to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Shadow the Hedgehog. Fans eagerly await official news on John Wick 5.
Barack Obama appears to be losing his grip slowly within the Democratic Party, with his 10 years of golden rule now becoming a thing of the past. His filed election efforts during Kamala Harris' campaign could be a major driving factor to this sudden development, according to certain op-eds.
The NYT Connections game has rapidly gained popularity among puzzle enthusiasts, challenging players to categorize 16 words into four distinct groups based on shared themes.
Navjot Singh Sidhu urged President Droupadi Murmu to direct the establishment of a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Raj Ghat complex. Singh was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat, breaking historical norms. Sidhu emphasized Singh's significant contributions and criticized the perceived political bias in the handling of his cremation.
Manufacturers in India recognise technology adoption as crucial for profitability and competitiveness, yet most investments are modest, below 10 per cent of budgets. However, in the next two years, investments are projected to increase to 11-15 per cent, especially in IoT, robotics, and Big Data. Challenges remain, particularly for SMEs, including high costs and the need for workforce upskilling.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced that New Year celebrations in Bengaluru won't be stopped, but government work will observe mourning following the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh. He also mentioned the installation of 10,000 cameras for public safety during the New Year celebrations.
